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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 276.48 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 276.48 and 152.19 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 276.48 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/276.48 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 276.48 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 42,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077.49/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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